“This great one’s name is Constantinus Mukesh Ender Kingsley XIII,” the trash says, “do your best to remember it!”

“Well, sir Kingsley,” Griffith says as he takes off a glove and throws it at the ground in front of the human trash’s feet, “I challenge thee to a duel, for you have not only offended princess Sylvein with such a statement, but I – princess Sylvein’s knight – has also been offended by the statement and with such perverse speech.”

“Hah! A mere rookie like you should be honored to face off against my grandeur,” Constantinus says with a filthy grin, “in fact, I shall make it a duel to the death for your arrogance towards I, the great Constantinus Mukesh Ender Kingsley XIII!”

“Haiz… if that is how you wish to play, I shall follow,” Griffith responds, “the start of next week, at high noon, the duel will commence in the arena.”

Around them, a questionable atmosphere arises. Talk amongst the students show a surprising concern for Griffith, as the trash is more than competent when it comes to combat – in fact, the trash reigns as the number one strongest in the academy.

In lunch period following the whole declaration of the duel, Griffith is seated across from Asuka.

“How could you, Artem?! Don’t you know how dangerous he is?!” Asuka says, although not loudly enough to attract attention.

“How dangerous is he?” Griffith asks in response.

“He holds the number one spot as the most powerful student in the academy,” she responds, “not only that, but he can take on 20 people and still manage to win.”

“That man has offended princess Sylvein, Asuka,” he says, “offending the royal family is not that cannot be easily resolved – therefore, I intend to fulfill my role as princess Sylvein’s knight.”

“You never told me that you were a knight appointed by the princess as well,” Asuka says while pouting.

“I can understand how a royal family’s personal knight may attract attention, but this is quite… absurd.”

“That is because you are the only knight that the princess has appointed. You are the envy of knights and have gained the jealousy of both swordsmen and swordswomen.”

“After my duel with the arrogant nobleman, they can still challenge me to a duel.”

“You are rather sure of your victory…”

“That is because I know the duel will not even take 10 seconds when I am at my maximum strength.”

“Just make sure you will not regret your decision…”

“I have no intention to. The nobleman has offended me greatly to the point in which no apology can appease such an offense.”